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Tag: JetBlue

Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of JetBlue. Their service is excellent, the onboard product is the best in the industry and they truly value their loyal customers. And my flight yesterday was just another example of the airline simply doing what they do well. The Boston-New York market is known as the …

Airlines are emphasizing their “hourglass” structure more than ever. For those who want luxury, the companies are spending more in business class enhancements. For those who want the cheapest flight possible, airlines are making those available, as well. And the demand for basic economy is increasing, so airlines are responding.* JetBlue, Alaska Adding Basic Economy …

One of the differences between the big network carriers (American, Delta and United) and low cost carriers (JetBlue, Southwest) is how they release their schedules. The former generally allow you to book flights up to 330 days in advance, while the latter only gives you 6-9 months. JetBlue just rolled its own schedule out, meaning …

Well, it was good while I lasted. JetBlue has been offering three points per dollar spent at Amazon when you do it through their link. That’s coming to an end, except if you do it through their onboard Fly-Fi. Here was there short email: Thanks, as always, for being a valued TrueBlue member. We wanted …

I got a reminder today from JetBlue that Mint Service, JetBlue’s premium product, is available for booking from Boston to Seattle. And the beat goes on. JetBlue As Industry Disruptor When JetBlue announced its Mint product several years ago, I anticipated an expensive failure. JetBlue was, at that time, a leisure carrier whose profitability was …

Earlier today, I got a question about the JetBlue credit card. The card is one of my favorites and has some unique benefits. Of course, if you never fly JetBlue, you’re probably not going to be interested. The question I got was about whether the writer should get the card, but there’s a second question …

JetBlue has announced its schedule through October 27 and is offering up a 20% sale to sun destinations as part of the bargain. JetBlue Schedule Extension, Sale Unlike the large network carriers, who schedule flights up to 330 days in advance, JetBlue only tells you where it’s flying 6-9 months ahead of time. By delaying …

Good morning, and welcome to some Tuesday news. TSA Efficiency Trial The TSA appears to be continuing its trial of eliminating the need to show your boarding pass as you head through security. The TSO will scan your ID, which I assume is linked to your known traveler number and the airline’s reservation system (The …

It’s the year end and this will likely be my last post of the year. Have a happy and safe new year, and I’ll see you in 2018. Until then, let’s hand out some awards in the first annual “Frequees.” I have no particular criteria and the judges are me, news anchor Rod Remington and …

The winter is a slower time for airlines, particularly midweek, when kids are in school. Thus, many of them take advantage of the time to throw in a fare sale. JetBlue Flash Sale* This one’s good for only two days, so hurry. Book by tomorrow night for travel 1/10-2/14 and 2/26-3/14 and you’ll get 15% …